The average train between Groningen and Essex takes 13h 25m and the fastest train takes 9h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Groningen and Essex. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Essex at 1:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 13h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Groningen to Essex? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Essex. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Essex station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
Groningen to Essex train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Essex train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Groningen to Essex train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Groningen and Essex is 433 km. The road distance is 847 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to White Notley via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 8h 54m.